10th Feb 2008, 19:53

1998 Chevrolet S-10. (2.2 Liter 4 Cyl) Seat Adjustment Handles.

Both OK, (when removed) -but what broke was the exterior posts what the handles are fastened to. The question is - how do you replace the pot-metal (matching groove) posts that sticks out from the seat? The handles are just fine, no need or replacement. (These posts have a center hole, which the screw "sets into" from the handle, and both are wallowed out.

Can these "exterior" posts, be unscrewed or otherwise removed? And where do you find this part? Am trying to avoid taking it into Servicing dealer since they now charge $120/hour shop charge just to get the vehicle to the technician; then other charges follow. Thank you. Please write me direct at msgt_gunny@yahoo.com.

General Comments:

The truck looks nice and it is a comfortable ride, but the mechanical problems caused me a great deal of stress and about $1500 in repairs in the 9 months that I've owned this money pit. Stay away from this vehicle.

18th Apr 2008, 20:25

I believe you can tell by your VIN located on the dash of the truck. I may be wrong, but I think I remember seeing something in the manual that will tell you the difference. If you have an X in the 8th place of the VIN, then it's a 175HP version. If you have a W, then it's a 190HP version. I believe all S-10's have 245 lbs./ft. of torque. Good luck.